A federal lawsuit alleges some state election laws violate the landmark Voting Rights Act and stop disabled South Carolinians from casting a ballot.
A new lawsuit challenges provisions of South Carolina’s election law, claiming they infringe on federal voting rights for people with disabilities.
Disabled voters in South Carolina are suing to overturn certain limits on voting assistance.
They contend that South Carolina’s draconian voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, which commits to protecting the right for “any voter who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write” to receive such assistance from a person they choose.
The State Election Commission voted Dec. 2 to name Jenny Wooten, the agency's interim director, its permanent executive director. Wooten's promotion requires confirmation by the South Carolina Senate.
A South Carolina atheist is suing for the right to work as a poll worker without having to swear an oath to God in violation of constitutional rights.
A new lawsuit claims South Carolina state law impedes disabled voters’ ability to cast their ballots.
The state Election Commission unanimously picked a familiar face to lead the agency overseeing South Carolina’s elections.
The election commission faced a leadership change after the ousting and arrest of former executive director Howard Knapp.
To battle election misinformation, Charleston County created a voter ambassador program three years ago; more than 200 have taken it, and even more may in 2026.